| Official name | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Date established | 3 March 1992 (independence from Yugoslavia) |
| Region | Europe — Southeast Europe (Balkans) |
| Capital city | Sarajevo |
| Population (2024 est.) | ~3.2 million |
| Area | 51,197 km² |
| Density | ~63/km² |
| Currency | Convertible mark (BAM) |
| Official language(s) | Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1), CEST (UTC+2) |
| Calling code | +387 |
| Major religions | Islam, Orthodox Christianity, Catholicism |
| Emergency – Police | 122 |
| Emergency – Rescue/Ambulance | 124 |
| National symbol | Golden lily, national coat of arms |
| National flower | Golden lily |
| National animal | Tornjak dog |
| National sport | Football (soccer) |
| Literacy rate | ~98% |
| Human Development Index | 0.780 |
| GDP (nominal, 2024) | ~$27.4 billion |
| Major industry | Metals, energy, forestry, tourism |
| National festival | Independence Day — 1 March |
| Climate | Continental; hot summers, cold snowy winters |
